Costeño Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s comin’ down the line for Costeño Beach.

Straight up, the window’s got some swell, but it’s a frustrating run. The waves are there, but the quality’s just not makin’ it easy to get excited. The water’s sittin’ at a warm 81°, which is pretty much average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real chance to paddle out is from Wednesday the 8th of July. We’ve got a consistent NE swell, but it’s a short-period 8 seconds, so it’s a bit weak and disorganised. The combined energy’s moderate at 778 (moderate), but the wind is a light cross-onshore from the ENE at 6 mph, puttin’ a bit of a wrinkle on the face. It’s not completely blown out, but it’s not the clean, glassy stuff you dream about. The swell’s around 8 ft, pushin’ into the “too big for beginners” zone, but for a confident surfer, it’s manageable.

Thursday the 9th is a bit of a repeat – 7 ft from the NE, period 9 seconds, still a light cross-onshore. The best of the early run might be Friday the 10th morning. The swell’s 7 ft from the NE, period 9 seconds, and the combined energy jumps up to 1347 (strong). The wind’s a very light 3 mph from the east, which is still cross-onshore, but it’s close to glassy. It’s the best the conditions get for a while, but it’s still a “marginal” call.

The whole first week is plagued by the same story: consistent NE swell, but the wind never settles into a clean offshore. Most of the time it’s a light cross-onshore, and on the afternoons, there’s a risk of thunderstorms. The swell size bounces between 6 ft and 8 ft, with the bigger days on the 11th and 12th, but the wind picks up to 9 mph and makes it choppy. Not a good look.

Now, the standout – and I mean the only one that really gets a pulse goin’ – is Monday the 13th of July afternoon. The wind drops to zero, and it goes glassy. The swell is 6 ft from the NE, period 8 seconds, and the combined energy is 481 (moderate). It’s not a big, powerful swell, but when it’s that clean, you can work with it. The forecast says “expect good surf conditions,” and that’s a rare thing in this run. But you gotta be careful – the spot is a consistent beach break, and it can get crowded sometimes, so get in early.

The second week is a bit of a letdown. From the 14th through the 23rd, the swell drops off slowly. The heights go from 6 ft down to 4 ft, the period stays short at 7-8 seconds, and the wind is almost always a light cross-onshore. The only other flicker of hope is Tuesday the 21st of July afternoon. The wind goes light from the north, glassy, and the swell is 7 ft with a combined energy of 510 (moderate). The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions,” but it’s a long way off, so treat it with a bit of caution. It’s the best of the second week, but it’s a promise, not a guarantee.

So, if you’re free, make the call for Monday the 13th afternoon for the cleanest waves. The 21st might be a ripper, but keep an eye on it. The rest of the time, it’s a grind. There’s a big gap of poor quality from the 14th to the 20th, with nothing really worth paddlin’ out for.

Rusty.

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